Festuca mairei - Atlas Fescue

This mid-size bunch grass (but a giant among fescues) is native to
the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Hardy enough to survive the winters,
it will also do well in the warmer regions, where it can remain green
all winter. Festuca mairei never needs to be cut back. Just spend 60
seconds each Spring combing out the old foliage - that is all that is
needed for this grass!

A gentle raking in the Spring takes care of the old foliage. The grey-green
foliage is graced with tall slender panicles by mid-June.

A bit slow to establish, this is an architectural grass of great beauty
and longevity.